The European Energy Exchange (EEX) has reported a strong start to 2026, with trading volumes jumping significantly in the first quarter due to increased volatility in global energy markets.
European markets saw a massive increase of 29% compared to the same period last year. Power spot trading on EPEX spot increased by 14%.
The exchange, a subsidiary of Deutsche Boerse, sees 2025 revenue rising 10% to 737 million euros ($862 million).
As reported, this growth was primarily driven by higher activity in its core power and natural gas sectors reuters.
Therefore, earnings before interest and taxes also performed strongly, increasing by 17% to 394 million euros.
“Compared to the first quarter of last year, the European power spot market on the EPEX spot grew by 14%, while the European power derivatives markets grew by 29%,” EEX said in its annual results presentation on Wednesday.
For 2026, EEX has announced a number of strategic initiatives, including additional maturities for gas derivatives trading as well as the launch of new short-term electricity futures in Belgium and Japan.
EEX is celebrating its 25th anniversary with an aggressive expansion plan for 2026. The exchange intends to add additional maturity to its gas derivatives trading to meet changing global demand, as well as launch a number of initiatives including new short-term electricity futures in Belgium and Japan.
